Collection Contents

Series 1
Photographs -
Watsonville, February 28, 1938 Flood 1938

Physical Description: 86 photographs, 1 folder 5 x 7

Series Scope and Content Summary

This series contains 86 black and white photographs taken by Washburn during the Watsonville flood of 1938. He documents the
advancement and effect of the flood on the neighborhoods and downtown of Watsonville.

This scrapbook was taken apart to preserve the photographs and front material. The photographs have been individually sleeved
and numbered consequetively. The front material (title page, etc.) has been foldered. The photograph identifications have
been provided by the processor.

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[Downed power lines in Pajaro River]

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[Flooded land along river, barns, houses]

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[Pajaro River bridge, high water - "River Machine Works" in background]

This series contains forty one black and white photographs taken by Washburn during his forty years as Farm Bureau Advisor
for Santa Cruz County. He documents forestry classes, surveying classes, Farm Bureau activities, and local farmers. Washburn
was an amateur photographer and exhibited locally. Some of the photographs have been matted and signed.

The photograph identifications have been provided by the Viola Washburn.

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#1 - Robert E. Burton's high school forestry class

Scope and Content Note

The class helped clear the forest at the P.G.& E sponsored camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Mr. Burton in lead.